Charles J Diskin, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Opelika, AL

Charles J Diskin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Opelika, Alabama. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Hypertension And Nephrology and his current practice location is 2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 749-6523.

Charles J Diskin is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 104691) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023122983.

Contact Information

Charles J Diskin, MD
2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3,
Opelika, AL 36801-5442
(334) 749-6523
(334) 742-0242



Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles J Diskin
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience17 Years
Location2609 Village Professional Dr, Opelika, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Charles J Diskin attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023122983
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204817091
  • Enrollment ID: I20071226000140

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles J Diskin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023122983NPI-NPPES
000010756MedicaidAL
51088816OtherALBCBS LANGDALE
009919305MedicaidAL
009948995MedicaidAL
51086405OtherALBCBS TUSKEGEE
000088816MedicaidAL
009948975MedicaidAL
125726MedicaidAL
51520914OtherALBCBS AUBURN
009948985MedicaidAL
CC1726OtherALRRRMC
1023122983OtherNPI
125727MedicaidAL
51088820OtherALBCBS DADEVILLE
000086405MedicaidAL
51010756OtherALBCBS LAFAYETTE
51010757OtherALBCBS OPELIKA
528701590MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 104691 (Alabama)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 104691 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc OpelikaOpelika, ALDialysis facility
Fmc TuskegeeTuskegee, ALDialysis facility
Fmc AuburnAuburn, ALDialysis facility
Fmc LangdaleValley, ALDialysis facility
Fmc DadevilleDadeville, ALDialysis facility
East Alabama Medical Center And SnfOpelika, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hypertension And Nephrology39715297936

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Charles J Diskin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHypertension & Nephrology
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134289580
PECOS PAC ID: 3971529793
Enrollment ID: O20051020001031

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Charles J Diskin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Charles J Diskin, MD
2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3,
Opelika, AL 36801-5442

Ph: (334) 749-6523
Charles J Diskin, MD
2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3,
Opelika, AL 36801-5442

Ph: (334) 749-6523

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Opelika, AL

Amanda Elizabeth Austin, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 N 20th St Ste 6, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-705-3322    
Dr. Kevin P Ryan, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2601 Village Professional Dr N, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-5400    Fax: 334-528-5421
Thomas Jefferson Stokes Jr., MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-749-6523    Fax: 334-742-0242
Dr. George Gregory Gilbert, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 N 20th St, #6, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-949-3385    Fax: 334-742-9243
Dr. William P Mcgehee, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 N 20th St, #6, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-749-3385    Fax: 334-749-3385
Joseph Rogers Downs Iii, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 N 20th St Ste 20b, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-321-3700    Fax: 334-887-7475

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